WE’RE RECRUITING:
3rd Coast Venture Summit Interns: 2026
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY | 3RD COAST VENTURE SUMMIT 2026
Spring Semester | 2 Positions Available | For-Credit Internship
The Idea Village is seeking driven, detail-oriented undergraduate or graduate students in design, business, marketing, finance, or event management to join our team as Spring 2026 interns supporting the 3rd Coast Venture Summit.
The 3rd Coast Venture Summit (3CVS) is where the Gulf South’s most promising founders meet the investors, operators, and innovators shaping the future of technology and venture capital. Designed as a high-impact, three-day experience, 3CVS brings together national VC firms, emerging startups, and industry leaders for pitches, investor roundtables, curated networking, and unmatched behind-the-scenes access to the real world of venture building. For students, this is a rare opportunity to learn how deals happen, expand your professional network, and see firsthand what high-growth innovation looks like in action — all while experiencing New Orleans in the middle of its emerging tech moment. Learn more at: 👉 3rdcoastventuresummit.com
This is a for-credit internship with hybrid flexibility. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, collaborative, and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment similar to a startup.
Internship Timeline & Commitment
January–February: ~10 hrs/week - Pre-event planning and asset preparation
March: ~20 hrs/week - Event execution, production support, and onsite responsibilities
April: ~5 hrs/week - Wrap-up deliverables and support post-event communications
On-site attendance required March 10–12, 2026 (Summit), full days (start time as early as 7 am, end time as late as 10 pm)
What You’ll Work On (Workload will be divided between 2 interns, based on track and strengths)
Supporting the 3rd Coast Venture Summit app and digital user experience
Managing and organizing founder pitch decks
Tracking sponsor ads and partner registration
Supporting founder and attendee registration flow and communications
Working with the marketing team on signage, collateral, and printed materials
Assisting with the event investor book and digital asset preparation
Helping production with on-site experience and flow
Filming content, guiding speakers and sponsors, supporting registration, and answering FAQs during the event
Ideal Candidate Qualities
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working cross-functionally with a small, fast-moving team
Professional communication, email etiquette, and customer service instincts
Ability to process and retain event, company, and attendee details to support a concierge-level experience
Interest in startups, venture capital, event production, or innovation ecosystems
Comfortable with hybrid work flexibility; office available at The Shop at the CAC; 2 or more days in office/month is requested, so we can get to know you and help you get the most out of your internship!
Opportunity for Students
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the venture and startup ecosystem without leaving the region. Interns will work closely with regional founders, national investors, and innovation partners while participating in the full lifecycle of a major event, from planning and operations to execution and post-event wrap.
Interns will work closely with the Marketing Manager & Sr. Programs Manager.
Apply or Learn More
Details and application: https://wkf.ms/40gVByy
Questions: Sydney Scott, Marketing Manager — sydney@ideavillage.org
About The Idea Village
The Idea Village champions innovation and entrepreneurship in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South. Since its founding in 2000, The Idea Village has supported over 23,700+ entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and access to capital. Alumni companies have generated nearly $2 billion in regional economic impact. A 501c3 non-profit, The Idea Village provides business accelerator programs that guide startups from the idea stage through venture capital rounds. The Idea Village works every day to cultivate a robust startup community and create an inclusive, vibrant, and future-driven economy.www.ideavillage.org
To learn more about The Idea Village, please see our core values, our history, and our impact.
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Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle and reach.